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It is a night of champions in European football with English champions Manchester City hosting Spanish champions Atletico Madrid. It is a clash of footballing ideologies as well with Pep Guardiola and Deigo Simeone both having their distinct coaching styles. The Champions League remains the holy grail for the two sides and both teams are expected to play to their strengths this evening. WION's football pundit Matt Holland tells previews the game with Sports Editor Digvijay Singh Deo.

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Bayern Munich striker Robert Lewandowski was crowned the Best Men's Player of the Year for the second time in a row after pipping Lionel Messi to the top honour on Tuesday. Barcelona's Alexia Putellas won the Best Women's Player of the Year award for her exploits with club and country. Cristiano Ronaldo was handed over a special award for being the top men's international goalscorer of all time.

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Lionel Messi says he constantly replays Argentina's 2014 World Cup final defeat in his head but has vowed that a recent international sabbatical was a one-off and he has no plans to retire in the near future.

The Barcelona striker, speaking on an Argentine radio station on Friday, also surprised listeners by saying he misses Portuguese forward Cristiano Ronaldo, who left rivals Real Madrid for Juventus last year.

Messi, a five-times Ballon d'Or winner, has begun 2019 in fine form with his Barcelona side running away with La Liga and through to the Champions League quarter-finals.

He also returned to international action last week in a lackluster 3-1 defeat by Venezuela, a game that was his first for the national side since he took a break following the 2018 World Cup.

Argentina were knocked out of the tournament in the second round and Messi, who has still not scored a goal in the knockout stages of any of the four World Cups in which he has featured, was criticized by some fans.

Lionel Messi says he constantly replays Argentina's 2014 World Cup final defeat in his head but has vowed that a recent international sabbatical was a one-off and he has no plans to retire in the near future.

Lionel Messi says he constantly replays Argentina's 2014 World Cup final defeat in his head but has vowed that a recent international sabbatical was a one-off and he has no plans to retire in the near future. The Barcelona striker, speaking on an Argentine radio station on Friday, also surprised listeners by saying he misses Portuguese forward Cristiano Ronaldo, who left rivals Real Madrid for Juventus last year. Messi, a five-times Ballon d'Or winner, has begun 2019 in fine form with his Barcelona side running away with La Liga and through to the Champions League quarter-finals. He also returned to international action last week in a lackluster 3-1 defeat by Venezuela, a game that was his first for the national side since he took a break following the 2018 World Cup. Argentina were knocked out of the tournament in the second round and Messi, who has still not scored a goal in the knockout stages of any of the four World Cups in which he has featured, was criticized by some fans.

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Winger Malcom's second half strike secured Barcelona a 1-1 draw with Real Madrid to leave the Copa del Rey semi-final evenly poised on Wednesday after the first leg.

Brazilian Malcom, who started in place of Lionel Messi, curled home in the 58th minute to pull Barcelona level after Lucas Vazquez had fired Real Madrid ahead early on.

Vazquez struck after just six minutes to silence the Nou Camp at the end of a slick team move, with Santiago Solari’s side impressing in the opening stages.

However, Ivan Rakitic clipped the crossbar with a header as Barcelona fought for an equaliser and Malcom eventually found it when Luis Suarez’s shot rebounded to him off the post.

Messi, who suffered a thigh injury at the weekend against Valencia, appeared for the final half hour but could not help champions Barcelona find a late winner.

"Speaking generally, the draw was fair," said Barcelona midfielder Sergio Busquets.

"It was very even, everything will be decided in the second leg. There were chances for both sides to win the game. It's 50-50, even though they're at home.

"The goal will give (Malcom) a lot in terms of confidence, we hope that everyone in the squad can help us."

Malcom has struggled for game time since joining from Bordeaux last July as he is behind Messi, Suarez, Ousmane Dembele and Philippe Coutinho in the pecking order.

However, Messi's injury gave him the chance to impress and the 21-year-old was Barcelona's liveliest player, always probing at Madrid's defence.

Wednesday's result would also have gone some way towards healing Real's wounded pride as their last visit to the Nou Camp ended in a 5-1 La Liga thrashing last October in what turned out to be Julen Lopetegui's final game in charge.

"Both sides have the chance to go through," said Madrid goalkeeper Keylor Navas, who made good saves from Suarez and Malcom.

"It was a good game. Everyone on the team worked hard when we needed to and we played well too."

The second leg takes place on Feb. 27 at the Santiago Bernabeu.

Winger Malcom's second half strike secured Barcelona a 1-1 draw with Real Madrid to leave the Copa del Rey semi-final evenly poised on Wednesday after the first leg.

Winger Malcom's second half strike secured Barcelona a 1-1 draw with Real Madrid to leave the Copa del Rey semi-final evenly poised on Wednesday after the first leg. Brazilian Malcom, who started in place of Lionel Messi, curled home in the 58th minute to pull Barcelona level after Lucas Vazquez had fired Real Madrid ahead early on. Vazquez struck after just six minutes to silence the Nou Camp at the end of a slick team move, with Santiago Solari’s side impressing in the opening stages. However, Ivan Rakitic clipped the crossbar with a header as Barcelona fought for an equaliser and Malcom eventually found it when Luis Suarez’s shot rebounded to him off the post. Messi, who suffered a thigh injury at the weekend against Valencia, appeared for the final half hour but could not help champions Barcelona find a late winner. "Speaking generally, the draw was fair," said Barcelona midfielder Sergio Busquets. "It was very even, everything will be decided in the second leg. There were chances for both sides to win the game. It's 50-50, even though they're at home. "The goal will give (Malcom) a lot in terms of confidence, we hope that everyone in the squad can help us." Malcom has struggled for game time since joining from Bordeaux last July as he is behind Messi, Suarez, Ousmane Dembele and Philippe Coutinho in the pecking order. However, Messi's injury gave him the chance to impress and the 21-year-old was Barcelona's liveliest player, always probing at Madrid's defence. Wednesday's result would also have gone some way towards healing Real's wounded pride as their last visit to the Nou Camp ended in a 5-1 La Liga thrashing last October in what turned out to be Julen Lopetegui's final game in charge. "Both sides have the chance to go through," said Madrid goalkeeper Keylor Navas, who made good saves from Suarez and Malcom. "It was a good game. Everyone on the team worked hard when we needed to and we played well too." The second leg takes place on Feb. 27 at the Santiago Bernabeu.

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If more proof were needed of how unpredictable the Premier League can be it was provided on Wednesday as Liverpool blew a chance take a vice-like grip on the title race and Chelsea suffered their worst league defeat in 23 years.

After champions Manchester City's shock loss at Newcastle United on Tuesday and Manchester United's home draw with Burnley, Liverpool caught the bug at home to Leicester City.

Victory would have sent Juergen Klopp's side seven points clear of City with 14 games remaining but they could only draw 1-1 despite Sadio Mane giving them a third-minute lead.

Chelsea collapsed to a 4-0 thrashing at Bournemouth as the Premier League's supposed lesser lights continued to cause mischief at the top end of the table.

Liverpool, seeking a first title since 1990, have still increased the gap over City from four points to five but it was night of jitters at a freezing Anfield.

To make matters worse Leicester's scorer Harry Maguire had been fortunate to still be on the pitch after a professional foul on Mane with the score 1-0 to the home side.

Liverpool also had a strong penalty claim waved away in the second half when Naby Keita was fouled by Ricardo Pereira.

"If that is not a real chance and goalscoring situation, I do not know what is," Klopp said of Maguire's escape.

Of the penalty claim he said: "It was probably the clearest penalty situation we have had. The ref was in the best position on the pitch. You will have to ask him why he didn't give it."

Mane's opener came after a superb passing move but thereafter Liverpool's inspiration ran dry and Maguire scored from close range shortly before halftime after the hosts failed to deal properly with a free kick.

"We have a point more, not exactly what we wanted, but it is fine," Klopp said of the draw.

Chelsea drubbing

Tottenham Hotspur looked as though they were also about to stumble but came from behind to beat Watford with late goals for Son Heung-min -- in his first game since returning from the Asia Cup -- and Fernando Llorente at Wembley.

It left Mauricio Pochettino's side just two points behind Manchester City and seven off Liverpool, opening up the possibility of a three-horse title race.

Perhaps of more importance for third-placed Tottenham, however, is the seven-point lead they have over Arsenal and Chelsea in the battle for fourth spot.

Chelsea's 4-0 drubbing at Bournemouth -- a second consecutive league defeat -- left the spotlight focussed on manager Maurizio Sarri who locked himself in the changing room with his players for 45 minutes after the game.

It was only the second time since the Premier League began in 1992 that Chelsea have suffered a four-goal defeat and the first since a 5-1 loss to Liverpool in 1996.

They had dominated the first half with Mateo Kovacic's header being touched onto the bar by Bournemouth keeper Artur Boruc. But even with Gonzalo Higuain making his first Premier league start, they lacked penetration.

The second half was a horror show as Joshua King scored twice either side of one for David Brooks with substitute Charlie Daniels completing the rout in stoppage time.

Bournemouth's win came a year after they beat Chelsea 3-0 at Stamford Bridge.

It was Daniels' goal that meant Chelsea slipped below Arsenal on fewer goals scored and with Manchester United only a further two points in arrears, Chelsea's top-four hopes are wavering.

Southampton and Crystal Palace remain too close to the relegation zone for comfort after a 1-1 draw at St Mary's in which Palace had goalscorer Wilfried Zaha sent off.

James Ward-Prowse secured a point for Southampton with a 77th-minute equaliser.

If more proof were needed of how unpredictable the Premier League can be it was provided on Wednesday as Liverpool blew a chance take a vice-like grip on the title race and Chelsea suffered their worst league defeat in 23 years.

If more proof were needed of how unpredictable the Premier League can be it was provided on Wednesday as Liverpool blew a chance take a vice-like grip on the title race and Chelsea suffered their worst league defeat in 23 years. After champions Manchester City's shock loss at Newcastle United on Tuesday and Manchester United's home draw with Burnley, Liverpool caught the bug at home to Leicester City. Victory would have sent Juergen Klopp's side seven points clear of City with 14 games remaining but they could only draw 1-1 despite Sadio Mane giving them a third-minute lead. Chelsea collapsed to a 4-0 thrashing at Bournemouth as the Premier League's supposed lesser lights continued to cause mischief at the top end of the table. Liverpool, seeking a first title since 1990, have still increased the gap over City from four points to five but it was night of jitters at a freezing Anfield. To make matters worse Leicester's scorer Harry Maguire had been fortunate to still be on the pitch after a professional foul on Mane with the score 1-0 to the home side. Liverpool also had a strong penalty claim waved away in the second half when Naby Keita was fouled by Ricardo Pereira. "If that is not a real chance and goalscoring situation, I do not know what is," Klopp said of Maguire's escape. Of the penalty claim he said: "It was probably the clearest penalty situation we have had. The ref was in the best position on the pitch. You will have to ask him why he didn't give it." Mane's opener came after a superb passing move but thereafter Liverpool's inspiration ran dry and Maguire scored from close range shortly before halftime after the hosts failed to deal properly with a free kick. "We have a point more, not exactly what we wanted, but it is fine," Klopp said of the draw. Chelsea drubbing Tottenham Hotspur looked as though they were also about to stumble but came from behind to beat Watford with late goals for Son Heung-min -- in his first game since returning from the Asia Cup -- and Fernando Llorente at Wembley. It left Mauricio Pochettino's side just two points behind Manchester City and seven off Liverpool, opening up the possibility of a three-horse title race. Perhaps of more importance for third-placed Tottenham, however, is the seven-point lead they have over Arsenal and Chelsea in the battle for fourth spot. Chelsea's 4-0 drubbing at Bournemouth -- a second consecutive league defeat -- left the spotlight focussed on manager Maurizio Sarri who locked himself in the changing room with his players for 45 minutes after the game. It was only the second time since the Premier League began in 1992 that Chelsea have suffered a four-goal defeat and the first since a 5-1 loss to Liverpool in 1996. They had dominated the first half with Mateo Kovacic's header being touched onto the bar by Bournemouth keeper Artur Boruc. But even with Gonzalo Higuain making his first Premier league start, they lacked penetration. The second half was a horror show as Joshua King scored twice either side of one for David Brooks with substitute Charlie Daniels completing the rout in stoppage time. Bournemouth's win came a year after they beat Chelsea 3-0 at Stamford Bridge. It was Daniels' goal that meant Chelsea slipped below Arsenal on fewer goals scored and with Manchester United only a further two points in arrears, Chelsea's top-four hopes are wavering. Southampton and Crystal Palace remain too close to the relegation zone for comfort after a 1-1 draw at St Mary's in which Palace had goalscorer Wilfried Zaha sent off. James Ward-Prowse secured a point for Southampton with a 77th-minute equaliser.

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Theatre of Dreams: World Cup runners-up return home; Grand welcome for the Croatian heroes

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Theatre of Dreams: France crowned world champions

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